Capcom has revealed four new characters for Marvel Vs. Capcom 3: Fate of two Worlds and a bunch of cool screenshots. For Capcom, Chun-Li (Street Fighter) and Trish (Drevil May Cry) while Marvel is getting Doctor Doom and Super Skrull.

Capcom’s booth at the San Diego Comic-con will feature a chance to try it out, and there will be a Marvel Vs. Capcom 3 panel on Friday July 3rd from 2:00-3:00 PM with Marvel writer Frank Tieri that promises to be interesting. Capcom is promising some “surprises” along with a discussion about the story for the upcoming game. Possibly another character reveal?

The Radius

Title: Guyver: The Bioboosted Armor

Director: Katsuhito Akiyama

Original Story: Yoshiki Takaya

American Publisher: Funimation Entertainment

American Release Date: June 15, 2010

Format: 4 DVD box set, 26 half hour episodes

Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure, Drama

Rating: TV MA (violence, language)

Overall Personal Rating: B+

Synopsis:

Thank you for the great response to our poll.  I proudly introduce you to Kiki, Baron and Chi!

Kiki

Chi

Baron

Name our Foster Kittens

10% Anna

10% May

6% Gigi

20% Kiki

17% Chi

6% Ash

18% Baron

14% Brock

Now, I know Baron looks most like the real Chi, but he’s a boy and Chi was a girl. We got to work with what we have. That’s a little water drop on Kiki’s chin, she just had a drink.

Title: Suzuka
Director: Hiroshi Fukutomi (Studio Comet, Marvelous Entertainment)
Original Story: Kouji Seo (Kodansha)
American Publisher: FUNimation
American Release Date: June 22, 2010
Age Rating: TV PG
Format and length: DVD, 26 episodes
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Shonen, Slice-of-life, Sports
Overall Personal Rating: B
Titles in the Radius: Ai Yori Aoshi, Maison Ikkoku

Losing a loved one is a tragic occurrence no matter who it is, but when the death is an untimely one caused by an accident it can be much worse. Suzuka Asahina of Suzuka lives on as she copes with the grief of the loss of a beloved sempai who she was unable to confess her feelings for and now is confronted with another teenager, Yamato Akitsuki, who is remarkably similar.

SEVEN SEAS ACQUIRES

3 RED HOT MANGA FROM JAPAN!

(LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2010) – From Sunday, July 18^th to Tuesday, July 20^th, Seven Seas released a series of cryptic anagrams and hints via Twitter (twitter.com/gomanga) that, when deciphered, reveal the titles of Seven Seas’ newest manga licenses. Twitter elite and anime fans were quick to decode the clues, and word quickly spread about the leaked titles.

Seven Seas is now pleased to confirm that it has licensed the following manga:

Amnesia Labyrinth (volume 1 coming February 2011)

ToraDora! (volume 1 coming March 2011)

Legendary Capcom® Developer Hints at Next Evolutionary Step for the Mega Man® Series

SAN MATEO, Calif. — July 16, 2010 — Capcom Entertainment, Inc., a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that Mega Man UniverseTM is coming to Xbox LIVE® online entertainment network and PlayStation®Store. Mega Man Universe, the latest entry in Capcom’s long-running Mega Man® series, will be a revolutionary take on the seminal classic, setting course for a new chapter in classic gaming.

From Right Stuf Inc:

Section23 revealed details of their Blue Drop and Ghost Hound upgrade programs. Follow the below instructions to participate and receive a discounted price on the complete 13-episode Blue Drop DVD collection and/or the 22-episode Ghost Hound DVD or Blu-ray collections, all of which feature new English dubs, in addition to the Japanese audio and subtitles.

Blue Drop Upgrade

(1) Redeem the completed upgrade form and the sub-only Blue Drop (sfbd100) — the (2) DVDs, sleeve art and plastic case — plus $30 for the upgrade and postage [$3 postage within the USA / $6 for Canada].

Here’s another great event from Fant-Asia. Thanks Brian for the tip.

The Fant-Asia 13th Anniversary will be Saturday, July 24 at The Fantasy Shop St. Charles, 2426 West Clay from 11:00a.m.-midnight
Lupin III: The Fuma Conspiracy
Geo Armor 4
Iczer Reborn 5-6
Blade of the Immortal 7-8
The Four 14-15

http://www.spcnet.tv/TVB-Series/The-Four-p1172.htm

Evangelion 2.22: You Can Not Advance
Bodyguards & Assassins (live-action)

“The Radius”:

Title: Kaze Hikaru Volume 18

Author: Taeko Watanabe

Distributor: Viz Media

American release date: August 3, 2010

Format, Genre and length: Shojo manga, 186 pages

Publisher/Industry Age Rating: T+ for Older Teen

Overall Personal Rating: B

Similar series or titles to check out: All the Kaze Hikaru Books, including volume 16 and volume 17

Twilight Werewolf Joins Guardians of Luna’s Animated Pack

Los Angeles, CA, July 16, 2010 – Today Cybergraphix Animation announced the addition of Boo Boo Stewart (Seth Clearwater, Twilight Saga)  to the cast of the upcoming anime DVD feature Guardians of Luna. Boo Boo will play Jake Segerstrom alongside fellow Twilighter Kellan Lutz in the dark-action film, which will be completed in Fall 2011, and distributed by FUNimation Entertainment in North America.

TOKYOPOP at San Diego Comic-Con!

If you’re going to San Diego Comic-Con this year, we hope you’ll visit us at Booth #3917!

TOKYOPOP events at Comic-Con:

-Apply On the Spot for our TV show America’s Greatest Otaku! Show us why you are a great otaku at our panel Friday, July 23, 7:00-8:00pm, Room 8. The winner of the TV show gets a trip to Japan!

-TOKYOPOP Industry Panel Saturday, July 24, 2:00-3:00pm, Room 3. Hear about all the cool stuff coming up!

The Radius

The Sorceror’s Apprentice  

Director/Studio/Author: Jon Turteltaub/Disney/Lopez, Miro & Bernard-

American release date: July 14, 2010

Format/Genre/Length: Theatrical Release/Fantasy/110 minutes

Age Rating: PG/fantasy action violence, some mild rude humor and brief language

Overall Personal Rating: A

Similar titles: Harry Potter and the Sorceror’s Stone, The Lightning Thief

Nic Cage gives scruffy a whole new meaning as he lights up the screen in Disney’s new release, loosely based on an old animated classic,  brought to live action and given a whole new polish and shine in The Sorceror’s Apprentice!

Synopsis:

The Radius

The Geisha

Director: Hideo Gosha

Studio: Koch International

Authors: Koji Takada, Tomiko Miyao

U. S. Release Date:  Feb. 10th. 2009

U. S. Distributor: AnimEigo

Format: DVD / 144 minutes

Genre: Drama

Age Rating: 18+

Overall Personal Rating: A-

Similar Titles: The Secret Life of a Geisha and Memoirs of a Geisha.

In a time where class and position are the driving factors of society, the rivalries and struggles for recognition can have a long lasting effect on the coming generations. The Geisha highlights such a story of the women in early 20th Century where is impossible to break the ties of environment and culture.

Otakuthon
August 13-15, 2010
Palais des congrès de Montréal
Montreal, Quebec

As an attendee and member of the organizing committee, I’m extremely proud to be a part of the group presenting the 5th edition of Otakuthon, the largest anime convention in Montreal, Quebec, on August 13th-15th, 2010.

VIZ MEDIA DELIVERS SIZZLING SUMMER READING WITH THREE NEW HAIKASORU RELEASES

The Best In Critically Acclaimed Japanese Science Fiction And Fantasy Continues To Shine In New Releases From VIZ Media’s Haikasoru Imprint

San Francisco, CA, July 16, 2010 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, will deliver out-of-this-world summer science fiction and fantasy reading with the release of three new novels under its Haikasoru imprint this summer – HARMONY by Project Itoh, ROCKET GIRLS by Housuke Nojiri and SUMMER, FIREWORKS, AND MY CORPSE by Otsuichi.

Title: Hell Girl: Two Mirrors
Director: Takahiro Omori
American Publisher: Sentai Filmworks
American Release Date: July 27, 2010
Age Rating: TV 14
Format and length: DVD, 13 episodes
Genres: Drama, Occult, Supernatural
Overall Personal Rating: A
Similar Titles: Mushishi, xxxHolic

Just as humanity is capable of many wonderful things when we band together, such as starting neighborhood watches, we are equally capable of turning that mentality into more destructive pursuits, such as persecution and violence.  Many of these ideas are veiled in the shrouds of superstition and spirituality and by our nature we do not want to look at that ugly side. When it rears its head often many excuses are made to help justify the actions. Hell Girl: Two Mirrors – Collection Two deals with one such community.

Solty Rei: The Complete Collection  

Director: Hiraike Yoshimasa

Publisher: Funimation

American release date: March 24, 2009

Format/Genre/Length: Anime DVD/Action/615 minutes

Publisher/Industry Age Rating: R/17+

Overall Personal Rating: B-

Similar series/titles to check out: Trigun, Darker Than Black, Burst Angel

In a world torn apart by tragedy, mercenary Roy makes a living hunting down the dredges of society. While on the job, he meets the mysterious green haired girl soon named Solty. A girl with no past and no memories and a man with a painful past who hunts down the remnants of his memories. Will this unlikely duo find what they are looking for? Anything is possible in the post-blast world, even miracles.

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EXCITING PERSONAL APPEARANCES, ACTIVITIES AND SHOW EXCLUSIVES FOR 2010 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL

Comics And Pop Culture Icon Stan Lee To Host Signing Session And Discussion On His Manga Series ULTIMO, VIZ Media Welcomes Cast Of VAMPIRE KNIGHT Anime, And Exclusive Products For Sale In Booth 2813

San Francisco, CA, July 13, 2010 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced an exciting roster of personal appearances, panel discussions, events, giveaways and convention exclusives for 2010 Comic-Con International. Comic-Con is the nation’s largest comic book and science fiction event, and takes place July 21-25 at the San Diego Convention Center, CA. VIZ Media will be located in Booth 2813.

Here are the results:

41% Cat (s)

12% Dog (s)

10% Bird (s)

9% Rodent (s)

9% Fish

3% Reptile (s)

9% Other

7% None

Title: Hell Girl: Two Mirrors
Director: Takahiro Omori
American Publisher: Sentai Filmworks
American Release Date: May 25, 2010
Age Rating: TV 14
Format and length: DVD, 13 episodes
Genres: Drama, Occult, Supernatural
Overall Personal Rating: A-
Similar Titles: Mushishi, xxxHolic

What if there was a way you could kill someone you had a grievance with without fear of repercussion until you died and were sent to hell? In Hell Girl this question is more than philosophical; there exists a way to fulfill those desires.